7th Annual KidsLinked Columbus Baby & Kids Expo Presented by Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians
Sunday, 2/26/23 Noon-3pm
Polaris Fashion Place, 1500 Polaris Pkwy.
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EVENT REGISTRATION & DETAILS:
We are super excited to invite your family & friends to attend the 7th Annual Greater Columbus Baby & Kids Expo on February 26th! This event is fun for the whole family as well as a great resource for pregnant women and parents of 0–10-year-olds. Find health resources, care options, latest baby/kid's products and services, classes, programs, care, shopping, items for your home and more!
Candyland theme includes: Candyland Scavenger Hunt with candy stops, prize wheel spin to win rubber ducks & other prizes, visit the balloon artist and play the lollipop game, sign up to be in the Daddy Diaper Changing contest, Cute Kid outfit fashion contest or Candyland tournament, stage entertainment including a princess, superhero and so much more!
-- First 200 families to attend receive a special treat from Tim Hortons!
This event benefits the Columbus Diaper Bank!
The Columbus Diaper Bank is a 501 (c)(3) organization incorporated in Columbus, Ohio. The Columbus Diaper Bank works to improve the lives of Central Ohio families by providing diapers to the families in need and to increase community awareness of the need for diapers.
Please bring new or opened/loose clean disposable diapers to the event to donate at the Columbus Diaper Bank's booth on the lower level of Polaris in Center Court, in front of JC Penney. Donate funds at the booth as well. All donations are greatly needed and appreciated!
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EVENT REGISTRATION OPTIONS - FREE (Pick 1)!
Pre-register for the fun items below (will fill up fast) - Click on "Register"
1. DIAMOND ENTRY Option #1: FREE- LIMIT 150: Admits entire family:
- VIP Bag
- Early Candyland Scavenger Hunt Pass (Noon-1PM)!
2.GOLD ENTRY Option #2: (FREE- LIMIT 300: Admits entire family:
- Candyland Scavenger Hunt Pass (1PM-3PM)!
ADD-ON FUN ITEMS (All FREE!):
- Daddy Diaper Tournament (Stage 12:30PM): Dad's compete to see who can change a diaper the fastest - tournament style! Dads will change diaper on a baby doll. Fun and win prizes!
- Cute Kids Outfit Contest (Stage 12:45PM): Enter your kiddo (0-10 years old) and put them in any cute outfit! Broken into rounds. Winners of each round, and overall winner receives $50 to Dave & Busters of Polaris!!
- Candyland Tournament (Stage 2:30PM): The event ends with this fun Candyland Tournament! Games will be played tournament style with the winner of each game making it to the next round. Everyone playing will receive a prize and the final 4 winning a bigger prize! Kids can enter either the 9 and under or 10-17 age group.
Candyland Scavenger Hunt Pass! (See Entry Options above - Limit 450 - FREE): Stops for the Scavenger Hunt Include:
- Mystery Prize Wheel: Receive 1 spin on the fun prize wheel to win one of 8 different prizes!
- Duck Matching Game - Win Special Prize: Play the Duck Matching game to win either a rubber duck, bubbles, or squishy toy!
- Character Meet & Greet!: Meet a princess and a superhero! Special picture area, chance to chat with the character and get an autograph.
- Lollipop Game: Play this fun lollipop game where you will pick various lollipops (rainbow, Blow Pops, and other fun lollipops) based on a fun game!
- Candy Destinations: 9 Candy stops during the Scavenger Hunt
VIP Bag Includes (limit 150): 1 free drink coupon to Tim Hortons, Texas Roadhouse free appetizer, $10 Power Card or $20 for $20 coupon to Dave & Busters, BOGO to Big Air Trampoline Park, free oil change or 50% off to Boyd’s tires (random) and more!
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Mommy & Me Walk (11:30AM) Register Now / More Details: CLICK HERE
SUPER SALE ALERT (Ends Feb 2nd): Save $2 off any walking distance - as low as $8!
This fun, indoor walk through the lower level of Polaris Fashion Place is presented by Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians. It includes 7 candy stops and a finish at Big Air Trampoline Park where all registered kids receive 1 hour of free bouncing from Noon-1PM!
Fun “Candyland” walking course includes the following 7 stops:
- Fun Station #1 (All): Frisbee!
- Fun Station #2 (.5 & 1 Mile Only): Squishy Toy
- Fun Station #3 (.5 & 1 Mile Only): Donuts
- Fun Station #4 (1 Mile Only): Lollipop Station
- Fun Station #5 (1 Mile Only): Lip balm – Fun Flavors!
- Fun Station #6 (1 Mile Only): Candy Station!
- Fun Station #7 (ALL): Free Stuffed Animal – you pick!!
- Finish Line (ALL): Finish Line Medal + Free Access to Bounce Park at Big Air Trampoline Park (Noon – 1PM)
Register now to guarantee your chance for this walk: CLICK HERE!
EVENT DETAILS (indoors):
- What: 9th Annual Baby & Kids Galleria Event presented by Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians
- Where: Polaris Fashion Place (1500 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH 43240)
- Where to Start: Lower level of the mall, center court in front of JC Penney’s
- When: Sunday, February 26th from Noon - 3PM (Noon-1PM VIP Scavenger Hunt / 1-3PM General Scavenger Hunt)
- Fun items: Candyland theme includes Candyland scavenger hunt with candy stops, special area to win rubber ducks & other prizes, spin our prize wheel, lollipop game, balloon artist, Daddy Diaper Changing contest, Cute Kid outfit fashion contest, princess & superhero, Candyland tournament, lots of stage entertainment, and so much more fun!
- What to do at the event: Resource event for pregnant to parents of 0-10 year olds to find health resources, care options, latest baby or kids products and services, classes, programs, care, shopping, items for your home and more!
- How it works: Start at the KidsLinked booth (located at the lower level of the Polaris Fashion Place – Center court indoor, in front of JC Penney’s). From there you can receive whatever item you signed up to do or directions on where to start the fun. So many neat things for your family!
- Admission: Free!
EVENT SCHEDULE:
- 11:00: Mommy & Me Walk Packet Pickup Opens
- 11:30: Mommy Mile Starts (.5 or 1 mile walk)
- 11:45: Mommy Mile Starts (.25 mile walk)
- Noon: VIP Scavenger Hunt Entry Opens
- 12:30: Daddy Diaper Changing Tournament (Main Stage)
- 12:45: Cute Kid Outfit Contest (Main Stage)
- 1:00: General Scavenger Hunt Opens
- 1:00: Magician – Magical Mr. J (Main Stage)
- 1:30: Leap of Faith dance Performance (Main Stage)
- 2:00: Magician – Magical Mr. J (Main Stage)
- 2:30: Candyland Tournament (Main Stage area)
- 3:00: Event Ends - Thanks for coming!
Make sure you pre-register to participate for all the fun activities!
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Interested in being a Vendor? CLICK HERE
How it works:Step 1: Click on "Register"
Step 2: Register for any of the fun items!
Step 3: Your registration will be added to the respective list of what you are registering.
Step 4: Arrive to the event during your assigned time (depending on your entry time) the day of the event / your name will be checked off the list for entry.
Step 5: Have fun!
Please share the event with family and friends, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
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